Case expands UK dealer network
John Hanlon & Company has been appointed new Case Construction dealers in the south east and east anglia regions.
Based in Bedford, John Hanlon & Company has...
JCB marks 70 years with limited edition machine
JCB IS marking its 70th anniversary by giving employees around the world an extra day’s holiday – and by launching a limited edition version...
Bobcat adds to winter maintenance range
AS the UK braces itself for a predicted harsh winter, Bobcat has expanded its range of products for winter maintenance work.
Additions to the range this year...
£4.5m deal extends GAP’s telehandler fleet
GAP Hire Solutions has invested in more than 100 new telehandlers in a multi-million pound deal.
The deal, in conjunction with JCB and Manitou, is...
GAP lights the way with new tower deal
GAP Hire Solutions has snapped up 450 lighting towers from Generac in a deal worth more than £3 million.
Italian firm Generac will supply the popular VB-9...
First port of call for new Bobcat
CLYDEBANK Port Services Ltd has taken delivery of a new Bobcat S550 skid-steer loader with sweeper and bucket attachments for ship trimming work.
The machine, which is being...
Hewden chief sets his sights on the major contractors
Adrian Murphy was named Hewden CEO earlier this year after moving from Speedy. Here he tells Project Plant's Gary Moug about his ambitious plans...
Malcolm invests in Premiertrak 600 jaw crusher
THE UK's first Powerscreen Premiertrak 600 mobile jaw crusher has gone to Malcolm Construction Services.
Supplied by Blue Machinery Scotland, the powerful crushing plant has...
NFDC convention hailed a major success
Over 200 people attended the National Federation of Demolition Contractors' annual convention last week.
Held at the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Co. Down, Northern Ireland...
CITS conference line-up revealed
The 8th Combined Industries Theft Solutions Conference is to take place at JCB’s HQ on the 12th November.
This year’s CITS event will highlight current trends...
Bell makes history with 15-machine deal
A historic deal has been struck which has resulted in Hanson using Bell ADTs and wheeled loaders for the first time.
Bell Equipment UK has supplied 15 machines...
Top speaker line-up for CEA conference
Nick Boles, the Minister of State for Skills & Construction will be the keynote speaker at the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) annual conference in...
JCB launches compact version of digger that made the firm famous
JCB has introduced a smaller version of the digger that made the company famous around the world.
The backhoe loader was invented by JCB founder...
Case on par with charity golf day
MORE than £12,000 was raised for charity at Case Construction Equipment UK's annual golf day.
Athletes with restricted growth and the potential to become a...
Case names new business manager for Scotland
GORDON Wallace has been named business manager for Scotland and the north west of England by Case Construction Equipment.
The former plant operator has been...
Breedon chief is new MPA chairman
Simon Vivian, Chief Executive of Breedon Aggregates Limited has been appointed MPA chairman for the next two years.
He succeeds Bill Brett and is the...
First SANY in Scotland is a Shaw thing
HIGHLANDS-based plant hire and heavy haulage firm, Shaw Plant Hire, bought the first SANY excavator in Scotland following their visit to The Black Isle...
Royal recognition for Balgownie
Balgownie has been bestowed with a Royal Warrant for the supply of agricultural equipment to the Balmoral Estate.
The accolade, granted by The Queen, indicates that...
Aggregate Industries CEO moves to Breedon
Breedon Aggregates has announced that Pat Ward, currently CEO of Aggregate Industries Europe, will be joining the company as Group Chief Executive Officer.
He takes over from...
Transport firm fined after worker’s death
A road transport firm has been fined £150,000 after a driver suffered life-changing injuries and later died following an incident where he fell from...
Volvo appoints Rock solid new utility equipment dealer
Bo'ness-based Rockbreakers UK has been named as Volvo Construction Equipment's utility equipment dealer for Central and Southern Scotland.
Managing director Jason Easton founded the business...
TSL brings in Volvos for hydro projects
An Argyll-based construction firm has made a significant investment in Volvo machines to help deliver a number of substantial hydro-electric projects across Scotland.
TSL Contractors...
Record revenues for Wacker Neuson Group
THE Wacker Neuson Group has reported record revenue and earnings for the first half of 2015.
Revenue for the first six months of the year...
Hewden going for Gold
Hewden's commitment to occupational health and safety has been recognised with the hire firm picking up a Gold Medal at the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety...
Morris Leslie to sell 700 “nearly new” machines
MORRIS Leslie Plant Sales is making more than 700 machines available for sale direct from their hire fleet.
The move follows the delivery of 1300...
GAP Hire Solutions in the frame for major awards
GAP Hire Solutions has been shortlisted for the Employer of the Year and UKTI Growth Business of the Year categories at the 2015 Lloyds...
Breedon Aggregates appoints new Scottish commercial director
Gordon Liney has been named commercial director for Breedon Aggregates' Scottish business.
Reporting to Breedon Scotland chief executive Alan Mackenzie, Gordon will be responsible for the overall...
Case expands UK dealer network
Case Construction Equipment has added Coates Plant Sales to its dealer network in the UK.
Based in Talke, near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Coates will cover Cheshire and...
£2.75 million JCB deal boosts Jarvie Plant expansion
Jarvie Plant Group has snapped up more than 50 JCB machines at a cost of £2.75 million.
The new models have been bought to aid the...
Worsley Plant increases focus in Scotland
Worsley Plant will attend the Black Isle and Turriff shows next month as part of an increased focus in the Scottish market.
David Marshall, Worsley's...
